Can I break my lease early and still receive my deposit?

If you can establish that landlord has breached its lease obligations, then you should get your deposit back and possibly may be entitled to...

If I need to move out of my apartment am I required to give management a notice and if so what is the period for it ?

30 days written notice, as Mr Smith writes. Ink on paper, Not text or email. You can email if you print out a hard copy and hand-deliver or send...

If friend has not moved in, delay until you speak privately with someone experienced with issues from both legal and social perspectives. You would...

Signed a lease and a current tenant of the house signed herself as landlord, is this legal?

You need an exit plan, not an attorney. A credible person with authority to act in the circumstances you describe is transparent, and has...

Renters' Privacy vs. Landlord's Access Right

In addition to Mr. Busch's excellent comments, I can only add "this is the kind of controversy that mediation is designed for." Contact San...

Can a landlord notify me this month to back pay utilities for last month?

If you are on a monthly rental, landlord can make most lease changes on 30 days notice. Before getting to upset, consider the following. Things...

I have a six month lease with my tenants in Washington State. Should the lease be notarized?

This answer to your title question is no. Leases longer than 12 months must include a notarized landlord signature, or they are considered a...

You can specify a female tenant without peril, as an owner renting a room in your home. However, before you do so, please see an attorney or...

Do I have to renew my residental Leae with my tnant every year or can we both

It's not required, and it is sure in your best interests to update your form every couple years. I recommend the CA Association of Realtors...

Can a Landlord sell his property without given the tenants any notice? i also have a lease.

Beware of "secret sources." Call up landlord and ask if he is selling property. If there is an auction underway, I would be more concerned whether...